In July, Screen Rant posted the first trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. That trailer was more of a teaser and I really dug it personally. Today, we have for you the brand new trailer, released internationally for your viewing pleasure.
I should probably let it be known that I am not a Harry Potter fan. The running joke amongst my movie-going friends is that I refuse to see them in theater even when we organize group events to do so. To this day, my record holds and I’ve not seen any Harry Potter film on the big screen. It’s not that I dislike the films (I enjoyed them on DVD), it’s just that I haven’t felt motivated ever to see these. There are many reasons why and you could probably find some of them by reading the comments in previous Screen Rant threads on the topic.
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However, there’s a good chance I’ll see at least one of the next three in theater though (remember, Harry Potter 7 is two movies) since I want to start reviewing movies and these are probably important ones to see.
With each installment in the franchise, the films seem to be turning more and more into a visual spectacle loaded with intense special effects. From the trailer, this film is clearly no exception.
Take a look for yourselves and see what you think:
The film appears action-packed and more mature-themed then ever as we see Harry, Hermione and Ron along with the rest of our familiar residents of Hogwarts growing up into young adults. The trailer shows Ron and some girl (Lavender Brown) making out(!), Harry trying to be a playboy and lots and lots of fire. I guess these are the three key marketing points this time around.
Harry Potter 6 was originally scheduled for release on November 21st but Warner Bros. pushed the date all the way back to next summer for it to act as a summer tentpole event. This caused a big stir amongst the fans because it was very last-minute and even though the film appears to have been completed (or very near completion), we won’t see it in theaters until July 17th, 2009. To me, this makes no sense because this film will make an insane amount of money and everyone who wants to see it, will see it whether it be November or July, but I suppose studios want to vie for the title of “biggest summer box office.”
Interestingly, the trailer ends by stating “this year.” So does that mean it still is coming soon in the U.K.? That’s extremely doubtful since it was announced to come out there on July 17th, 2009 like everywhere else. Unless of course they want this to be the most pirated movie of all time. Maybe this trailer is older and just wasn’t released till now. But even that is strange because the text at the end is the easiest and quickest part to fix.
What do you think of the trailer?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is due out July 17th, 2009.
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Hey, TJ, thanks for your comments. Good for you in regard to your desire to write.
I also have a question for Rob…where do I find your Superman post?
Nevermind, Rob, I found it!
I have to say that this has been one of the more interesting threads i have read in a while. When writing on anything you must be prepared to be critiqued by others particularly those with more information about a topic. This is a good thing it helps us learn and explore topics and opinions. And of course it makes writing and reading interesting
As a personal note, in other words my opinion, I don’t think any film based on a book can be reviewed or critiqued without the book being read also. The reason there is a film is because of the book, so how that film brings the story to life is very important. This i why i did not like the HP: Goblet of Fire film as it was all visual effects and no substance and the book had a lot substance. Hopefully this film will not be the same.
Again, of COURSE a movie based on a book can be critiqued on its own. A movie is a stand alone piece of work, regardless if it was based on an older movie, TV show, short story or novel.
You can say you don’t like how certain aspects were CHANGED, but you shouldn’t have to read a book as a prerequisite to seeing a film.
What I might agree with is that a review would be influenced by someone having read the book, and that would cause them to look at the film differently – which would be of greater interest to fans of the source material.
But it’s not a requirement.
Vic
Nic82 wrote “This is why I did not like the HP: Goblet of Fire film as it was all visual effects and no substance and the book had a lot substance.”
You are correct. I was very disappointed as well with the film. Visual effects are great when done well, but they are no substitute for a solid plot. I fear that the second suffered greatly because of the emphasis on the first in that film. It also dropped or minimalized key story lines which is very difficult to reconcile in the ensuing films. I wonder if that’s why they feel they need to make the last book into two movies…are they using that as their “catch up” time?
hi to all i have a question the game and movi should have the premier on 17 november and new are they stupyd 6 months later wtf is hapening?email me if anyone has a good anser to this.
well the trailer looks amazing, very cool. i just love it. I AM completly upset b/c of the fact the they’re post-poning the movie for next summer, but come on WE ALL KNO , that TWILIGHT is coming out on nov. 21, as Harry potter was too, thats why the changed the date tho. EVENtho i think it was a little way too exagettared that summer 09 has to be the date it doesnt matter. but its 4sure that twilight was going to take over NOVEMBER, fans have been waiting 4 it, n if harry comes out the same date IT WOULD BE LIKE A BIG CHAOS!. SO i LOVED THE HP TRAILER, HOPE IT GOES AWESOME,
Something i 4got to mention, I MOVIE WOULD NEVER BE BETTER THAN A BOOK. books a filled of magic, details, and feelings. movies are just a fair of effects trying to make up for the book that obviusly MOST of the time wont be better then the BOOK itself.
ies i new that the books are great but i wasa afraid that the movi will apera in 2009 i hope is a fake and will com really soon.
@ Hilla, the reason for the release date being changed was due to the fact that WB didnt have any hit movies coming out next summer, not because of Twilight. Twilight was suppose to come out in December but was changed to November when the Harry Potter movie was officially moved.
@ chitic, its not fake, its official Harry Potter is coming out next summer. No joke here.
I just read a article on EW.com last week and it said that the four Twilight books have sold 18 million copies while the seven Harry Potter books have sold over 400 million. So I think Twilight was screaming for joy when Harry Potter was moved and even more thrilled that the Harry Potter trailer would be before their movie as well. I’m going to guess that Twilight will earn around 30 million opening weekend, any other takers want to take a guess.
definately right Scott – if Harry Potter had come out first, Twilight may not have gotten so much attention, and maybe weaker box-office results this weekend.
TJ, click my name at the top of my article and read the other 60 articles I wrote in the last 2 months bud.
Then re-read what you wrote.
I used my initals for my name Rob. My first name is Theresa. So, I believe “bud” is slightly inappropriate. Maybe YOU should re-read what I wrote. Note the word “friendly.” I guess you couldn’t read the sarcastic undertone. You take things too personally!
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809791044/trailer is great the new trailer
I have not read all the responses, so , forgive me if someone else has mentioned this… Does anyone have the guts not to go to the opening of HBP. I think we might get WB attention for changing the opening date just to try and make more money. Just the opening day. It would really make a statement. They would freak out if opening day was a flop. HP fans , dont have it in them , I think. It would be cool though.
One of the primary reasons given for the delayed release was the fact that Daniel Radcliffe was going to be in New York starring in Equus at the time. There were some dubious feelings about publicity re: the adult content of the play (including Radcliffe’s onstage nudity) overlapping with the opening of the latest Potter film. Just Google “radcliffe equus potter delay” and you’ll see exactly what I mean.
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